Comparison

Stakeout vs LineDrop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stakeout

Get instant alerts for hard-to-get dining reservations at Disney parks. Set custom notifications for specific restaurants, dates, and times to snag last-minute availability. Seamlessly book through the official Disney app or website.

Highlights
  • Customizable reservation alerts
  • Instant push notifications
  • Direct booking links
  • Supports all Disney parks and resorts
  • Free and premium options
Features
Currently charting
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Stakeout notifies you when reservations at your favorite Disney park restaurants and experiences become available. Popular restaurants at Disney parks are booked fast. But when plans change, reservations open up. With Stakeout, set alerts for specific restaurants, dates, and times and we will notify you when we find availability. Whether you're planning months ahead or looking for a same-day reservation, Stakeout has your back. Features: • Instant Start: Download and start your Stakeout right away! A simple login is recommended, but not required. • Immediate Alerts: Get push notifications as soon as availability is found. • Quick Booking: Tap the notification or link in the message to reserve through the Disney parks app or website. • Basic & Premium: Use the free version for one Stakeout at a time. Upgrade for multiple active Stakeouts and more. Stakeout supports all reservable dining and bookable experiences at Disney World and Disneyland parks and resorts. Facing any issues? Reach out at stakeout@wildcardsoftware.net. By downloading and installing, you agree to the End User License Agreement (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/eula) and Privacy Policy (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/privacy) Please note: Stakeout and Wildcard Software LLC are in no way affiliated with or officially connected to The Walt Disney Company.

About

LineDrop

This app monitors theme park ride wait times and alerts you when they drop below your set threshold. It also notifies you about ride reopenings and upcoming shows, allowing you to enjoy your park day without constant checking.

Highlights
  • Wait-drop alerts
  • Reopening alerts
  • Show reminders
  • Multi-park support
  • Trip planning
  • One-handed design
Features
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LineDrop watches theme park wait times for you and sends a push the moment your ride's line drops below your target — even with the app closed. Pick your rides. Set your number. Put your phone away and enjoy the park — LineDrop pings you when it's time to go. WHY FAMILIES LOVE IT • Ride wait alerts — "Tell me when Space Mountain is under 30" and get pinged the moment it happens • Reopen alerts — closed ride comes back? You'll know first • Lock Screen Live Activity — your watched rides, live waits, and GO NOW right on your Lock Screen • Live park map — every ride's current wait on the map, tap a pin for alerts or walking directions • Walking companion — live route, countdown, and turn-by-turn steps straight to your ride • Show reminders — never miss the parade, the fireworks, or a character meet • Trip planning — plan each park day before you fly, alerts arm themselves when you arrive • Today's Adventure recap — every ride you conquered and the time you saved standing in line PARKS Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando (including Epic Universe), Universal Hollywood, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND, Six Flags, Dollywood and more — plus Disney and Universal parks in Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Osaka, Beijing and Singapore. SIMPLE PRICING Free 24-hour park day to try everything. Then: Day Pass $2.99 · Trip Pass $9.99 (10 days) · Annual $19.99 · Founding Member lifetime $39.99. No account required. LineDrop isn't affiliated with any theme park. Wait times come from publicly available park data. Terms of Use: https://trylinedrop.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://trylinedrop.app/privacy

Screenshots

Stakeout4 screens
LineDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LineDrop at every 3 days against Stakeout's every 2 months. LineDrop also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Stakeout's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 2) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LineDrop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stakeout against 5.0 for LineDrop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Stakeout's written reviews are positive against 100% of LineDrop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, LineDrop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stakeout versus LineDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStakeoutLineDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWildcard Software LLCDustin Kittle

Customer experience

Stakeout

All ratings6,813 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.6%

LineDrop

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stakeout

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent notification delivery
  • Account access issues for some users
  • Reservation booking failures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option for Harmony Barber Shop alerts
  • Expand Fantasmic Dining Alert time selection
  • Improve hour window selection functionality

LineDrop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Stakeout

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership$9.991 Month
  • Premium Pro Membership$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • Premium$14.99
  • Premium Limited Upgrade$14.99
  • 60-Day Vacation Pass2 variants$24.99
4 purchases

LineDrop

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Day Pass$4.99
  • Trip Pass$14.99
  • Founding Member$49.99

Questions

Is Stakeout free?
Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LineDrop free?
LineDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stakeout or LineDrop?
LineDrop is rated higher. Stakeout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while LineDrop averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stakeout or LineDrop have ads?
Neither Stakeout nor LineDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stakeout or LineDrop?
Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, and LineDrop every 3 days. Most recently, Stakeout was updated on November 7, 2026 and LineDrop on November 5, 2026.

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